How do I get Apple Watch to allow calls on other devices?

Make calls over Wi-Fi

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone, tap Wi-Fi Calling, then turn on both Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone and Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices.
2. Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch.
3. Choose a contact, then tap .
4. Select the phone number or FaceTime address you want to call.

Why am I getting someone else’s calls on my Apple Watch?

If you are both using the same Apple ID and are both near the same wi-fi network it would be due to Continuity. You can turn it off by going to Settings > FaceTime and turning “iPhone Cellular Calls” to off on each phone. You may also want to consider/investigate using separate Apple IDs.

Why are my calls not ringing on my Apple Watch?

You may not have sound enabled on your Phone settings. To check, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap My Watch. Scroll down and select Phone, then, under Ringtone, make sure both Sound and Haptic are toggled on if you want your Watch to both ring and vibrate.

Why are my calls being answered on another device?

If your number or Apple ID was listed in error on the unknown callers contact card, you will see “Answered on another device” when any other phone number or Apple ID listed on that contact card answers the call.

Can you still answer calls on Apple Watch without cellular?

Answer: A: Cellular is not required to make or take calls or send or receive messages. However, you will need either the paired iPhone nearby, or if the iPhone is not nearby, a Wifi connection for the watch, and for the paired iPhone to be on, and have a cellular data connection or wifi available as well.

What does answered on another device mean on iPhone?

We understand you’re seeing the “Answered on other device” message for a FaceTime call. We’re happy to help. The reason this message would show is because the person that is calling you has your number or Apple ID stored in a contact with someone else.

Why is my wife’s phone getting my calls?

Settings-wise, the reason the phones actually ring together is due to a new feature FaceTime called iPhone Cellular Calls, but the underlying cause is more relevant, and that is the sharing of a single iCloud and/or Apple ID.

Why does my Apple Watch ring when I call my son?

Leo says that Apple associates the watch to an account and Apple uses the Apple ID to ring the watch. So Sheila’s easy fix is to use her own separate ID for hers. The reason to share the IDs isn’t really that important anymore since there is a Family Share option for music and videos.

How do I get both iPhone and watch to ring?

On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > Phone. Choose Custom and select your preferred settings under each of Alerts and Ringtone, including checking that the Alert Volume is towards the centre or right hand side.

Why am I getting my husbands calls on my iPhone?

Answer: A: You are probably sharing an AppleID. This is a feature of Handoff. Look at your FaceTime settings and Phone settings, and turn off “receive calls on other devices” Ultimately, splitting your AppleID’s is the way to go.

How do I stop calls from going to other devices on my iPhone?

The steps below apply to the iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, or iPhone 4.

1. From a Home screen, navigate: Settings. > Phone.
2. Tap Calls on Other Devices.
3. Tap the Allow Calls on Other Devices switch to turn on or off .
4. From the ‘Allow Calls On’ section, tap the switches to turn to call for that device on or off.

How can I make calls from my iPhone to my Apple Watch?

Then turn on Calls from iPhone. On your Mac, open the FaceTime app and choose FaceTime > Preferences. Then turn on Calls from iPhone. Wi-Fi Calling is enabled automatically for Apple Watch when you turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.

How can I make calls from my iPhone to other devices?

Tap Calls on Other Devices, turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices, then choose the devices on which you’d like to make and receive calls. This allows other devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID to make and receive calls when they’re nearby your iPhone and connected to Wi-Fi.

Where is the power off button on the Apple Watch?

Slide the Power Off slider to the right. When the Apple Watch is off, turn it back on by pressing and holding the side button until you see the Apple logo. To restart the iPhone X or later, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the Slide to Power Off slider appears.

Why is the walkie talkie not working on my Apple Watch?

There are a few threads popping up at the Apple support forum about the Walkie Talkie app not working on the Apple Watch. This is actually because Apple has disabled the Walkie Talkie app after privacy concerns were raised about it allowing people to eavesdrop on conversations without their consent.